Inclusive Escapes

Want to see Jervis Bay in a day? Jervis Bay Wild will take you for a spin around the coastline on its custom-built vessel, Port Venture. Viewing access points are easy, with prime wheelchair positions at the bow, right where the dolphins like to play! In summer you can even try boom netting, with a hoist onboard to get everyone in and out of the water safely.

When you fi nish your cruise, head to Jervis Bay Maritime Museum to enjoy the fantastic local history display or meander along the nearby mangrove boardwalk. The birdlife is lovely and high tide is the perfect time to spot stingrays.

Many reserves and beaches have accessible access points. Try Seven Mile Beach, Greenpatch Beach, Mollymook Beach and Pebbly Beach, as well as the new viewing platform at Nelson Beach in Jervis Bay. Specialised beach wheelchairs can be booked on the Shoalhaven City Council website for pick-up at various locations. Shoalhaven Heads Native Botanic Garden is a peaceful oasis with birds, sculptures and accessible pathways. Inclusive Shoalhaven holiday activities are ready and waiting for you. Many of our local parks, businesses and tour operators are equipped with inclusive and accessible facilities.

Many of Shoalhaven’s Swim, Sport and Fitness Centres are equipped with modern accessibility features such as hoists and ramps for pool access, lifting change facilities, and some centres offer bariatric pool wheelchairs.

Hit the playground at Livvi’s Place in Mollymook or Boongaree Nature Playground in Berry. These playgrounds cater for a range of needs with inclusive equipment such as the inground trampoline, wheelchair carousel, and a variety of swings and other play facilities.

There are many visiting exhibitions and cultural experiences at Bundanon Art Museum, with a hearing loop available for greater amenity. After a tour of the accessible gardens, lay your head in the accessible Easy Access King at The Wildes Boutique Hotel in Kangaroo Valley.

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